What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Project Manager (Part-time) position at City of Dubuque, IA?
Position Summary
** Please note: this position has the ability to be fully remote.
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will support strategic, complex, enterprise initiatives that are medium-sized cross-functional projects with a focus on finance capabilities and finance systems (business processes). The Finance Project Manager works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Budget Manager, Purchasing/Risk Manager, and Utility Billing Supervisor.
GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will support strategic, complex, enterprise initiatives that are medium-sized cross-functional projects with a focus on finance capabilities and finance systems (business processes). The Finance Project Manager works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Manager, Budget Manager, Purchasing/Risk Manager, and Utility Billing Supervisor.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This class involves a unique combination of a diverse leadership skillset, strong and diverse financial acumen, and strong project management skills (or other type of transformation experience such as process improvement or ERP implementation experience). The Finance Department supports the work of all the City departments and divisions and plays a role in supporting external partnerships through the departments and divisions. The employee in this class reports to the Finance Manager. Work is reviewed by the Finance Manager through reports, meetings and results achieved.
Job Duties
JOB DUTIES:
- Serves as primary system reviewer and approver (requisitions, invoices, purchasing cards, journal entries, change orders, contracts).
- Cultivates collaborative relationships among project stakeholders, including others outside the Finance Department.
- Ensures adherence to the Finance and City policies, standards, and processes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
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Serves as a subject matter expert regarding Finance business processes, including but not limited to budget, audit, payroll, utility billing,
and accounting processes. - Work as an organization resource in resolving complex problems by providing financial analysis support, to include but not limited to account analysis for proper general ledger recording, and intercompany analysis of all process types
- Assists with the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the operating and capital budget.
- Assists with audit planning and management, external auditor communication, audit work paper preparation and review.
- Participates in continuing education.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
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Financial Analysis - Understanding an issue and providing a thoughtful solution. Ability to forecast, prioritize, plan, and
recognize financial problems. - Mathematics – Knowledge of strong calculative skills including financial analysis and risk management to data analysis and accounting.
- Communication – Ability to convey technical details, explain financial patterns and trends in coherent ways, and share ideas and collaborate with other departments.
- Organization – Ability to manage time, workspace, and energy to accomplish tasks successfully. Ability to set daily and weekly goals.
- Business Intelligence - Proficient in utilizing enterprise resource planning software (ERP) and use of other analytics software.
- Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving
- Learning Strategies - Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
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Deductive and Inductive Reasoning - Coming up with general rules and answers from lots of detailed information and using them
to solve problems.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of seven years (7) of accounting & finance experience and must understand complex accounting principles; and
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or management information systems or related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three years project management experience.
- Operational exposure to formal business process transformation tools: project management, process analysis experience or certifications: Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, business architecture, process analysis, or process design.
- Experience working with and supervising a diverse workforce.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and coach, as well as influence without authority.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY STATUS: Administrative
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: None.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
Our Commitment to You
The City of Dubuque is committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Our organization provides equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our growing community. In accordance with legal obligations our policies and practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and foster a respectful workplace where all are encouraged to apply.